PRISM SOUND

ADA-8XR

Multi-channel modular AD/DA converter



Up to 16 channels of state-of-the art 24-bit, 192kHz conversion in one great-sounding 2U package.


ADA-8XR는 멀티 채널 AD / DA 컨버터에서 플러그인 모듈을 사용하여 다양한 용도에 맞게 구성 할 수 있습니다. 16 채널 AD 컨버터 16 채널 DA 컨버터 또는 8 채널 AD / DA 컨버터를 할 수 있습니다. 그것은 멀티 채널 FireWire 인터페이스 또는 AES / EBU / AES3 / SPDIF 디지털 - 아날로그 또는 아날로그 - 디지털 컨버터 할 수 있습니다. 레코딩이나 포스트 프로덕션을위한 고해상도 Pro Tools 인터페이스 역할을합니다. 마찬가지로, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo 등 다른 일반적인 디지털 오디오 워크 스테이션 (DAW)에서도 사용할 수 있습니다. 실제로 디지털 오디오 변환에 관해서는 불가능한 일은별로 없습니다.


Spec description

Channel Configurations

  • Up to 16 channels of state-of-the art 24-bit, 192kHz conversion in one great-sounding 2U package.
  • Choice of 8AD plus 8DA; 16AD; 16DA or D-D only configurations.
  • Dual-path architecture allows independent operation of two 8-channel paths:
    • Each path (bank of 8 channels) can be assigned to either record or play functions;
    • Each path can have independent clock references at different sample rates if desired;
    • Each path is independently configurable;
    • Each path can drive analogue and digital outputs simultaneously if desired
    • Allows Source Monitoring with simultaneous A/D and D/A conversion.
  • Electronically balanced, transformerless, galvanically isolated XLR analogue inputs and outputs ensure freedom from noise pick-up and crosstalk, with software-controlled balance and line-up;
  • Prism Sound 'Over-killer' selectable on analogue inputs: the best-sounding gentle limiting for louder masters - with no 'overs';


Digital Interface options

  • AES3,S/PDIF up to 192kHz. Handles & converts 2-wire formats for 96k and 192k;
  • FireWire - for direct connection to DAW software on PC or Mac;
  • Pro Tools|HD - replace 192IO/96IOs; up to 32 channels in and out per Digi Core/Process card;
  • Pro Tools|24 MIX - direct connection in place of 888|IO;
  • DSD - for SACD production, with SDIF2/3 and optional MAC-DSD (Cat5); also allows sample-rate-conversion between any PCM rates;

# For computers without FireWire, the FireWire equipped ADA-8XR can also be used with Thunderbolt equipped computers via third party Thunderbolt to FireWire adaptors. Of course FireWire adaptors are also available for ExpressCard and various flavours of PCI cards.


Clocking and synchronisation

  • Ultimate Prism Sound clock-stability and jitter-rejection for crystal-clear imaging, with independent multiple PLLs for A/D and D/A paths;
  • Locks securely to an external reference working stand-alone or with DAWs.
  • 8-channel LED bargraph with peak hold and status monitoring, switchable between paths.


Monitoring and other features

  • Stereo monitor, with headphones and analogue line AND digital S/PDIF outputs, can monitor any input or output pair, or a panned stereo mix of all eight channels;
  • Built-in Prism Sound 'SNS' noise-shapers for ultimate quality 16-bit & 20-bit transfers;
  • Built-in Prism Sound 'MR-X' word-mapping for lossless recording up to 24-bit, 96kHz on standard DA-88 or ADAT MDMs, or other 16 or 20-bit media;
  • Built-in Prism Sound 'DRE' for 24-bit performance on 16-bit media WITHOUT losing tracks;
  • Intuitive user interface, provides fast access to all I/O and processing functions; with continuous display of all settings;
  • Noise-shaping, MRX or DRE processing functions can be also be carried out in 'D-D' mode, including conversion between different digital interface formats;
  • Modular construction allows upgrading of all input and output cards (INCLUDING A/D, D/A, and DSP boards); no need to worry about future converter advances or new interface standards;
  • Internet-upgradeable software - loads from your PC or Mac into 'flash' memory inside the ADA-8XR;

Supporting documentation and software